Best Predator Capitalism Podcasts (2025)

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MMP Remastered #5 - Who Killed Mallory Beach? Part Two 32:16

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From 2019 to the publication of this episode in July of 2021, journalist Mandy Matney was dedicated to uncovering the truth behind one of South Carolina’s most complex and far-reaching cases. In this 5th chapter, Mandy dives back into the tragic events surrounding the death of Mallory Beach, exploring the investigation, the confusion that followed,…

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MMP Remastered #4 - Who Killed Stephen Smith? Part Two 28:21

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In this remastered episode of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, Journalist Mandy Matney takes listeners deep into the perplexing and unsolved case of Stephen Smith—a 19-year-old nursing student whose suspicious death in 2015 continues to baffle both investigators and the community of Hampton County, South Carolina. Matney begins by recalling her first …

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TSP #119 - Why Accountability Still Matters After Unhinged Cop’s Firing + Why NOT Put Pedos Behind Bars, Alan Wilson? 1:10:44

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have a lot to cover before the release of Murdaugh: Death in the Family, which premieres Oct. 15 on Hulu and Disney+. And we’re equally excited for the launch of our Official Podcast, also premiering on Hulu and Disney+, with extended audio episodes on all audio platforms! Last week, (4:30) Hou…

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MMP Remastered #3 - Who Killed Mallory Beach? Part One 27:06

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In February 2019, Mallory Beach was killed in Beaufort County, South Carolina as a result of a horrific boat crash on Archers Creek near Parris Island. Paul Murdaugh was indicted for Boating Under The Influence Resulting In Death among other charges and awaiting trial. Investigative journalist Mandy Matney guides you through details of events leadi…

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Ancient Wisdom at our Fingertips - If We Could Remember? 11:31

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When Thomas Jefferson's personal papers were found, he'd written a peer about the secret knowledge his circle of scientists and intellectuals came upon that they believed was unsafe for the masses to have at their disposal. What if what they found was the ability for humans to shape their reality? Noetic Sciences is beginning to reveal we are all a…

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MMP Remastered #2 - Who Killed Stephen Smith? Part One 27:28

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Stephen Smith was killed in Hampton County, South Carolina in July of 2015 and his homicide remains open and unsolved... On this second installment of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, Investigative Journalist Mandy Matney discusses the Stephen Smith case, highlighting the 2180 days his family has waited for justice at the time of this episodes origina…

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MMP Remastered #1 - 'South Carolina's Chappaquiddick' 25:19

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TSP #118 - ‘Squires-Gate’ Children at Gunpoint: Teen Victims & the Sheriff’s Posse Gone Wild 54:55

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell shine a light on the viral incident now known as Squires-Gate where kids were held at gunpoint by a cop on Hilton Head Island When off-duty Beaufort County Sheriff’s Deputy Billy Squires pulled a gun on a group of teens and dragged them across the street, uproar led to silence from officials. S…

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Flight Lines & Farm Fields: Inside America’s Dove Capital 1:23:52

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In this one, we saddle up with Rashaun Gordon of Gordon’s Gundogs down in the Yuma desert—dove capital of the U.S. and home to one very unique opportunity: an all-year javelina season in Arizona’s Unit 41. We talk through what that actually means (and why farmers want those hog-bodied peccaries off organic fields), then range into the stuff that ma…

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Sin Eaters & Is Sin An Antiquated Concept? 13:03

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Today and yesteryear there were people designated as sin eaters who would eat the sins of the deceased so they might go to heaven free of sin. Today the concept is a bit different but there's a Guild in Britain with the modern concept of sin eaters - doing what needs to be done that others cannot do. But has sin become an antiquated concept? With a…

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Introducing: CRIMES OF… 7:08

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Power. Fame. Obsession. Betrayal. These are more than headlines. They are the forces behind some of the most unforgettable crimes in history. Crimes Of... is a weekly true crime anthology series, hosted by Sabrina Deana-Roga and Corinne Vien of Two Girls One Ghost, that explores a new theme each season, such as crimes of the paranormal, unsolved mu…

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2025 Penguins Season Preview with Jay Caufield 38:21

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Dr. Jay Calvert chats with chats with Penguins Legend & Pennsylvania native, Jay Caufield! Jay & Jay discuss the upcoming season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, the ageless wonder Sidney Crosby, the Florida Panthers blueprint to success, his new podcast Off Set with Larry & the Big Man, Pittsburgh as a sports town, the Penguins 2025-26 roster, Danton …

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TSP #117 - Weldon Boyd’s ‘Celebration Call’ to His Co-Shooter in Spivey Case Reveals a Whole Lot + South Carolina Men Push Bill To Control Women 1:14:17

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell dissect newly uncovered evidence in the Scott Spivey case—a disturbing “celebration call” between Weldon Boyd and his co-shooter Bradley Williams that raises serious questions about the investigation and South Carolina’s justice system. Mandy and Liz expose the shocking phone call that reveals …

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8 Tips to Inspire Happiess in Your Life 13:22

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Learn 8 easy tips to help cultivate happiness in your life. With everything going on in the world we must take personal responsibility for how we feel and what frequency permeates our orbit. Learn how being happy can affect our body, mind and spirit. Train your brain and trick your mind into happiness. It can be fun and you'll reap the rewards ten-…

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TSP #116 - Accused Pedo RJ May Digs Himself Into A Deeper Hole + ‘I’m Stressed as F**k’: Bradley Williams Tells Police Why They Shot Scott Spivey 1:10:05

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have seen some dumb litigators in their day, but the person representing former South Carolina Rep. RJ May is by far the biggest idiot. RJ May — who is representing himself in court after being charged with 10 federal counts of distributing child sexual abuse material this past June — filed his…

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Gratitude & Appreciation - How to Trigger Those Feelings 13:46

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Gratitude and appreciation - in the times we're living in today it might seem very hard to conjure up those feelings. Maybe we're filled with fear, anger, disappointment, jealousy, grievance. We cannot let those feelings get the upper hand. Tune in today and hear about the magic pill of gratitude and silver bullet of appreciation to increase certai…

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TSP #115 - RJ and the Dorkus: Who Is Helping Former SC Legislator RJ May In His Child Sex Crime Case? 1:13:14

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell weren’t surprised to learn last week that former South Carolina Rep. RJ May has asked to be his own lawyer. May — who faces 10 federal charges of distributing child sexual abuse materials — is that kind of guy. Just ask his father, whose post-arrest advice to May was “Humility, Robert John. You…

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Being in the In-Between - That Place of Liminality 11:55

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As we await the Mid-Term Elections of 2026, we're living in the "in-between" - in a place of liminality. Learn more about this place of ambiguity and transition we find ourselves in so often in life and how we can manage the uncertainty it might bring up for us.By Karen Tate

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TSP #114 - Weldon Boyd’s Story About Killing Scott Spivey Wasn’t Adding Up So Horry County Police Helped Him with His Math 1:08:40

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It’s a surreal week for us at True Sunlight and LUNASHARK. On October 15th, the story that began here as the Murdaugh Murders Podcast will premiere worldwide as Murdaugh: Death in the Family on Hulu and Disney+. Seeing Mallory, Gloria,, Stephen, Maggie and Paul’s stories honored on screen is bittersweet — a reminder of the victims at the heart of a…

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Dedicated to Cat Lovers - If Lilly Had Thumbs? 7:27

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If you also love a cat, I don't know if it's crossed your mind, as it has mine, but I think I'd be in a world of trouble if Lilly, my five year old torty had thumbs! A lite and fun musing dedicated to cat lovers everywhere and Lilly on her birthday!By Karen Tate

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“Preserving More Than Trophies: Conservation Through Taxidermy” 1:08:24

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Velvet, Antelope & the Art of Taxidermy On this episode, we’re talking shop with Bradley LeBaron of Coots Taxidermy, a guy who’s been grinding away for close to a decade, turning hides, horns, and capes into lasting pieces of art. We dig into what it takes to keep velvet antlers from rotting off in the heat, why antelope are both the most beautiful…

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The Ambassador, the President, and Me: an Unlikely Reunion in India 21:44

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Author Charmaine Craig had always felt mysteriously drawn to India—pulled by childhood family legends of ancestors who arrived there centuries ago and copper plates inscribed with ancient privileges that still hang in a Kochi synagogue. But it would take a chance encounter at a dinner party—and the power of old friendship—to finally help her explor…

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TSP #113 - Is Accused Pedophile RJ May Just an Idiot or Is He Also Up to Something? 58:59

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Accused pedophile and former SC lawmaker RJ May is facing ten federal charges of distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) — but instead of mounting a serious defense, his lawyer leaned on arguments involving Wi-Fi passwords, multitasking excuses, and even LEGOLAND trips. Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell dig into May’s d…

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Sekhmet's Porch of Drunkenness & Salute to Sun Goddesses 13:35

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Fiery, Formidable and Fierce! Today as we all look forward to the cool breezes of Fall let us bid farewell to the heat of Summer by paying tribute to the Sun Goddesses, particularly Sekhmet (Hathor) and this time of year ddedicated to her ancient celebration called the Porch of Drunkenness held around mid-August. We'll also salute Celtic Brigid and…

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TSP #112 - Predators, Pastors & Politicians: Horrifying Revelations in RJ May Court Transcript +JP Miller Loses in Court AGAIN 1:19:41

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell share the horrifying details contained in the 105-page federal court transcript from the June 12 detention hearing of the now-former South Carolina House of Representatives legislator — and now-former state Freedom Caucus leader — Robert J. May III. RJ May. Though the tip about RJ’s alleged act…

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Will the Panthers 3-Peat? | Bill Lindsay 49:01

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Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley celebrate their birthdays with Panthers legend Bill Lindsay! Can the back-to-back Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers go to four straight Finals?? Did the Brad Marchand trade win them the Cup? The docs talk to Bill about the Panthers outlook for another Cup run, Bill Zito's vision, Barkov & Bennett, what happen…

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She Came to Me in a Dream - An End of Life Story 13:46

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Xena came to me in a dream and this is her end of life story. It is a message of how loss can heal trauma and emotional wounds and inspire emotional growth and healing. We can learn from the most unusual and unespected situations and circumstances. We just must allow ourselves to awaken to new possibilities - to see the gifts in the pain and challe…

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Trout Don’t Live in Ugly Places: Healing on the Water 1:05:13

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Out in the Mojave, in a town better known for neon than trout streams, there’s a small crew of folks who decided to bring a national program called Project Healing Waters to life. On this episode of the WIN Podcast, we sit down with the Las Vegas chapter leaders—Matt, Tyler, Nate, and the rest of the gang—to talk about how fly rods, bug boxes, and …

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'Pack Light' Is a Lie: What a 16-Year-Old Learned About Travel (and Life) in Guatemala 32:30

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When 16-year-old Jayla Nicholas from New York City packed her one carry-on suitcase for Guatemala, she thought she had everything figured out. A seasoned city kid who loves the smell of airports and dreams of seeing the world, Jayla was ready for her second international trip, an adventure through Afar's Learning Afar program with Global Leadership…

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TSP #111 - A New Trial for Alex Murdaugh? Good Luck with That! + Worst Is Yet to Come for Weldon Boyd’s Co-Shooter 1:08:02

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell were pleasantly surprised last week to find out how much power the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office’s packed with its punch back to Alex Murdaugh and his increasingly embarrassing attempts at getting his murder conviction overturned. Six attorneys at the AG’s office — including Creighto…

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Replay: Why a Wildlife Biologist Traded Mice for the World's Most Dangerous Predator 24:14

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When polar bear biologist Alysa McCall was growing up in Kamloops, British Columbia, watching black bears raid fruit trees outside her living room window, she never imagined she'd dedicate her life to their Arctic cousins. But sometimes the most profound career changes happen when you least expect them—like when a world-renowned scientist responds …

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We Get What WE ARE - Not What We Want - Law of Resonance 13:35

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We hear about all the New Age Laws and I'll discuss some of them today, especially the Law of Resonance, about getting what we truly are, not what we're striving to attain. Check in and see what you think and decide if it can help you change your life or understand what's been transpiring for you.By Karen Tate

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TSP #110 - Did Months-Long Obsession Have Weldon Boyd Primed for a Fight the Day He Killed Scott Spivey? 1:09:09

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue to connect the dots in the Scott Spivey shooting case as they impatiently wait for South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to appoint a special prosecutor to revisit what has turned out to be one of the most corrupt police investigations in state history. On this week’s episode: Did sho…

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What 400 Miles of Hitchhiking the Oregon Coast Taught Me About Home 27:11

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When Santi Elijah Holley, writer and author of An Amerikan Family: The Shakurs and the Nation They Created, was 25, he took the ultimate travel leap of faith: He hitchhiked 400 miles from Northern California to Portland through small-town Oregon. But for Holley—who had just moved to Portland from Michigan—it wasn't just about getting a ride. After …

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High Vibration Hypocrisy - The 5-D Self-Con 9:24

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We all have blind spots, especially when it comes to self awareness. Perspective can be complicated, however are those who profess to be in 5-D Ascension actually just kidding themselves, gaslighting themselves and others as they hold themselves to be on that more lofty level? Hear me out.By Karen Tate

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Wait, Coleslaw Is What? The Surprising Tales of Classic American Foods 34:53

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Dr. Jessica B. Harris⁠, renowned food historian and author of High on the Hog, which later became a hit Netflix series of the same name, reveals the shocking truth about American cuisine—it's not what you think. From her couch in Brooklyn with a Siamese cat wandering by, Dr. Harris unpacks the surprising origins of beloved American classics and int…

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TSP #109 - Did Weldon Boyd Record Video of Scott Spivey Shooting? + SC Attorney General Alan Wilson Has a Reason to Keep People Afraid… 1:15:06

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell share part three of their look into how the family of Scott Spivey was treated by the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office. In April 2024, Prosecutor Heather Weiss tried to explain why she felt there was “insufficient evidence” to charge North Myrtle Beach man Weldon Boyd and his friend Bra…

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Rise Up or Stand Down? - Pt 3 of 3 15:01

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Discussing why people are neutral in the face of corrupt leaders, when fascism is a threat. Are we really spiritually bypassing as we tell ourselves we're morally and spiritually superior for not getting our hands dirty with politics. Are we neutral because of white privilege or fundamentalist backgrounds. Maybe it's intersectionality where we are …

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Rise Up or Stand Down? - Pt 2 of 3 15:00

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Are we assisting oppression or resisting? Are we being neutral in the face of atrocities? Why? Is it moral or selfish? How do we define love? Are we just spiritually bypassing? How can we turn our back on our neighbor and believe we're spreading love and compassion? What about agape or love of the common good? Discrimination is not love or compassi…

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Rise Up or Stand Down? Pt 1 of 3 14:58

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Are we Social Justice Warriors or Spiritual Bypassing Conscientious Objectors? Are we assisting oppression or resisting? Are we sitting beside injustice and calling it peace? Is white privilege or fundamentalist backgrounds preventing so many from fighting against fascism?By Karen Tate

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Summer Replay! The Surfer Who Feels Everything 36:28

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This is a replay episode from Season 4 featuring Ryan Knighton's journey to Kaua'i. Ryan Knighton, AFAR contributing writer, TV writer for Billions, and author of Cockeyed: A Memoir, takes us on an extraordinary adventure to surf Hawaii's legendary Hanalei Bay. Despite being blind since his early twenties, Ryan has never let that stop him from expl…

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Herstory vs History Make Strange Bedfellows 12:57

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History has been written by the winners leaving the perspectives of the dominated and oppressed on the cutting room floor. Hear some examples of History vs Herstory and social justice and political commentary about living in our patriarchal society vs the other half of the equation so often denied, neglected or simply never known!…

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TSP #108 - Clocking That Tea: Unmasking the Spivey Case Lies Told By The Attorney General’s Office 1:28:19

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell can’t wrap their heads around the patchwork logic behind the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office’s decision not to file charges against North Myrtle Beach businessman Weldon Boyd and his friend, Bradley Williams — the two men responsible for killing 33-year-old Scott Spivey in September 20…

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Space, Sea, and the Nudge That Saved His Life 51:18

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Jim Kitchen, professor of entrepreneurship at UNC Chapel Hill, has visited all 193 countries, rocketed 66 miles into space with Blue Origin, and descended seven miles to the ocean's deepest point—but his most important journey was learning to connect rather than just collect experiences. From childhood road trips in a wood-paneled station wagon to …

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The Reality TV Bamboozle - From Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous to The Apprentice, Bunny Ranch, The Duggars & Duck Dynasty 11:48

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Taking a look at the lies, consequences and myths created by reality television from Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, The Apprentice, The Duggars, The Bunny Ranch and Duck Dynasty. The psyches of an unsuspecting public can be twisted and manipulated with dire consequences.By Karen Tate

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"From Bowfins to Backcasts: A Kayak Angler’s Journey" 1:36:10

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In this jam-packed episode of the WHIN Podcast, host Rydell Danzey (Field to Grill/F2G) sits down with two passionate Nevada kayak anglers—Abby Czarnecki and Garrett Schumer—for a candid conversation about what it really takes to get started and stay safe on the water. From gear hacks and fish tales to conservation ethics and community support, the…

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The Woman Who Turned Dancing into a Passport to the World 37:44

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Mickela Mallozzi, Emmy award-winning host of PBS's Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi, transforms strangers into dance partners across seven continents. Whether learning sean-nós in Ireland or celebrating Matariki in New Zealand, in this episode of Travel Tales by Afar, Mickela reveals how asking permission opens doors to authentic cultural experience…

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TSP #107 - The Wheels of Injustice: When Public Agencies Protect Alleged Predators... 1:10:51

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Why Did It Take So Long to Arrest An SC Lawmaker Charged With Distributing Videos of Men Raping Babies? Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are accustomed to being disgusted by politicians who happily take part in the Good Ole Boy system when it comes to protecting bad actors from taking accountability. But this latest case has t…

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Gagged & Stabbed - Do Women Really Like It? 14:11

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Patriarchal conditioning has not only robbed men of their empathy and emotions, it has taught women to endure and denied them their ability to express their sexuality and their sacred rage. Are women honest about what they really like and want? Or are they conditioned to only worry about the pleasure of others?…

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TSP #106 - SC Attorney General’s Office Calls Scott Spivey Shooting a ‘Citizen’s Arrest’ + A Closer Look At Weldon Boyd’s Star Witness 1:19:19

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue their in-depth, real-time reporting on the Scott Spivey shooting case (aka the Horry County Police Department public corruption case). On this week’s episode: Was Heather Weisz from South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson’s office working as a prosecutor or Weldon Boyd and Bradley …